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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11.69, 16.13 and 7.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11.69, 16.13 and 7.09 is: 9.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11.69 : 16.13 = 7.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11.69/16.13 = 7.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11.69x = 16.13 × 7.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11.69x = 114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.36/11.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.78

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